How to hire employees in South Sudan
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How to Hire Employees in South Sudan

A complete guide for foreign companies, EOR vs entity setup, statutory compliance, work permits, and onboarding timeline. Build your South Sudanese team in 72 hours.

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South Sudan Hiring Quick Reference

EOR Setup Time
72 hours
Entity Incorporation
3-6 months via Ministry of Commerce / Business Registry
Capital
Juba
Currency
South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Corporate Tax
20%
PAYE Range
Up to 15%
Pension
No mandatory private sector pension (N/A)
Legal Framework
Labour Act 2017

Your Options

EOR, entity, or contractor, which is right for you?

Recommended

Employer of Record (EOR)

Speed: 72 hours
Best for: Fastest compliant hiring for NGOs, INGOs, development sector, and international companies in South Sudan
Pros
Active in 72 hours, no South Sudan entity needed
Labour Act 2017 compliance from day one
NRA PAYE managed and remitted by Two Max Group
Payroll in SSP and/or USD as required
NGO and development sector payroll expertise built in
No local director, registered office, or business licence required
Scalable: hire 1 or 50 national staff on the same timeline
Cons
- Two Max Group is the employer of record, not your organisation
- Not suitable for full local incorporation or regulated sector licensing

Register a Local Entity

Speed: 3-6 months
Best for: Long-term South Sudan operations requiring full local legal presence or specific government licences
Pros
Full legal presence, sign contracts, open bank accounts in company name
Required for certain government contracts and regulated sectors
Allows direct hiring as the employer of record
Potential eligibility for South Sudan Investment Authority (SSIA) incentives
Cons
- Complex registration via Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment (3-6 months)
- Significant documentation requirements in a challenging regulatory environment
- Ongoing compliance burden: NRA tax filings, business licence renewal, annual returns
- Local director or authorised representative requirements
- High operational cost before the first employee is hired
- Security and logistics complexity of operating in South Sudan

The EOR Process

From brief to employed in 72 hours

1

01 · Agree Role and Compensation

Agree job title, scope, and remuneration (SSP or USD). We advise on market-competitive compensation benchmarks for South Sudan national staff.

2

02 · Send Employee Details to Two Max Group

Provide name, role, salary, and start date. We prepare a Labour Act 2017-compliant contract within 24 hours.

3

03 · Contract Signed

The employee signs the employment agreement in English. Two Max Group signs as the employer of record.

4

04 · NRA Registration

We register the employee with the National Revenue Authority (NRA) for PAYE. Completed within the 72-hour window.

5

05 · First Payroll Run

Salary disbursed to the employee's bank account in SSP or USD. PAYE remitted to the NRA. You receive one consolidated invoice.

6

06 · Ongoing HR and Compliance

Leave tracking (21 days annual, 60 days maternity), Labour Act 2017 compliance, and payroll managed continuously. Monthly reporting included.

Common Questions

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